Using neovim without a file tree plugin

1. harpoon

   1 66 7,938 1.6 Lua

   

   For navigating back to recent opened files I am using harpoon which is particually good at the current task you are working on, and mru for history files across a few days. There are lots of other plugins provides mru functions. I like this one because it is just based on a file so I can edit the file to remove items I don't want and do whatevery vim trick I know in the MRU buffer.

2. InfluxDB

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3. telescope-file-browser.nvim

   2 47 1,832 6.8 Lua

   File Browser extension for telescope.nvim

   

   Whenever I need a file browser I use https://github.com/nvim-telescope/telescope-file-browser.nvim (mapped to fb), but I most often use ff which is mapped to telescope find_file.

4. neo-tree.nvim

   3 90 4,455 9.0 Lua

   Neovim plugin to manage the file system and other tree like structures.

   

   IMO a tree navigator is still helpful especially to gain a high level overview of the repo structure so that you know where to put new files. However in a complex repo you'll have a large tree and most of the nodes are irrelevant to the current task. Very often I need to work on a different aspect than the original organisation of the folder structure, I found the files relevant to the task spread in different folders and the irrelevant nodes made it very hard to obtain the full picture visually. I am using Neotree at the moment because it supports using the current opened buffers or git status as source. I also use buffer-tree-explorer if the opened buffers are not limited to a single repo.

5. lir.nvim

   4 18 367 3.4 Lua

   Neovim file explorer

   

   netrw was part of my workflow for a while, but it had some weird bugginess just frequently enough to make me go looking for an alternative. I found lir.nvim and I've been liking it so far, especially because of how minimal and customizable it is.

6. vim-vinegar

   5 38 2,292 0.0 Vim Script

   vinegar.vim: Combine with netrw to create a delicious salad dressing

   

   Netrw, vim’s built in file explorer is pretty solid if you’re looking to understand the topology of a project. I really like the pattern of browsing the file tree in the window pane where the file will open. vim vinegar is a great plugin for refining the netrw experience and making it a little more seamless. Takes a minute to learn the keybindings, but I find it much lighter and less intrusive than nerd tree or it’s offshoots.

7. neovim

   6 1,428 88,900 10.0 Vim Script

   Vim-fork focused on extensibility and usability

   

   Limitations: - Cursor shape doesn't change in a nested nvim. issue - Tab name is always "bash", but I'm sure there's a way to let processes change it

8. willos

   7 4 9 8.4 Nix

   Will's OS

   

   Full NixOS config: https://github.com/willmcpherson2/willos

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10. nnn.vim

    8 17 651 2.9 Vim Script

    File manager for vim/neovim powered by n³

    

    So these days I just use https://github.com/mcchrish/nnn.vim

11. rnvimr

    9 28 834 2.6 Python

    Make Ranger running in a floating window to communicate with Neovim via RPC

    

12. vifm

    10 37 2,862 9.6 C

    Vifm is a file manager with curses interface, which provides Vim-like environment for managing objects within file systems, extended with some useful ideas from mutt.

    

    I'm using vifm as my daily file manager, so I added it to neovim and I'm very happy with it! :)

13. buffer-tree-explorer

    11 2 22 0.0 Vim Script

    A simple vim-plugin for rendering your open buffers into an interactive ascii-tree to allow for easy navigation / management.

    

    IMO a tree navigator is still helpful especially to gain a high level overview of the repo structure so that you know where to put new files. However in a complex repo you'll have a large tree and most of the nodes are irrelevant to the current task. Very often I need to work on a different aspect than the original organisation of the folder structure, I found the files relevant to the task spread in different folders and the irrelevant nodes made it very hard to obtain the full picture visually. I am using Neotree at the moment because it supports using the current opened buffers or git status as source. I also use buffer-tree-explorer if the opened buffers are not limited to a single repo.

14. fm-nvim

    12 7 278 0.0 Lua

    🗂 Neovim plugin that lets you use your favorite terminal file managers (and fuzzy finders) from within Neovim.

    

    For "neighbour" files of the current buffer I normally use :NeoTreeReveal if the file is in the main repo. (the current pwd). If not I'll use fm-nvim with ranger. I can use the Ranger %:p:h command to open the folder of the current folder in ranger without changing the pwd in vim.

15. ranger

    13 168 16,096 8.0 Python

    A VIM-inspired filemanager for the console

    

    For "neighbour" files of the current buffer I normally use :NeoTreeReveal if the file is in the main repo. (the current pwd). If not I'll use fm-nvim with ranger. I can use the Ranger %:p:h command to open the folder of the current folder in ranger without changing the pwd in vim.

16. mru

    14 2 261 2.9 Vim Script

    Most Recently Used (MRU) Vim Plugin

    

    For navigating back to recent opened files I am using harpoon which is particually good at the current task you are working on, and mru for history files across a few days. There are lots of other plugins provides mru functions. I like this one because it is just based on a file so I can edit the file to remove items I don't want and do whatevery vim trick I know in the MRU buffer.

17. SaaSHub

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